den Eigentümern
Translation
(to/for) the owners
Examples
Das Haus gehört den neuen Eigentümern.
The house belongs to the new owners.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb.)) used as a dative object It belongs to the owners.
Similar Words
Besitzer (possessor)
Etymology
From 'eigen' (own) + '-tümer' (related to property/dominion). Literally 'one who owns something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'eigen' as 'own'. An 'Eigentümer' is a person who 'owns' something. The '-er' suffix often denotes a person.